Posts Tagged ‘Marc by Marc Jacobs’

One of the fastest ways to get dressed and stay on trend this holiday season is in a festive plaid frock. Whether, knit, flannel, or flowing tunic, there are several ways to get yourself checked out in plaid. Try wearing with tights and boots or under a tough leather jacket.

As seen as one of the trend’s for this winter’s must have coats, plaid is a pattern that hasn’t (and isn’t) going anywhere. Houndstooth, Glenurquhart Check, Windowpane and Tatersall, whatever your check of choice, be certain to include it in your winter wardrobe. One might think I’d be burnt out on plaid after being forced to wear it for a greater portion of my adolescence, but the opposite is true. Perhaps it holds a bit of nostalgia, or maybe it’s just a pattern that really never goes out of style. While it can be worn in the straightforward fashion of a flannel or frock, it also comes in an array of accessories and the truly bold may be able to pull of mixing multiple tartans at one time.

While you’re updating your fall wardrobe and tucking away summer’s short shorts and bathing suits, be sure to check in with your makeup bag as well. This fall’s beauty trends are focused on fierce lashes, flawless skin, pops of color, perfectly lined lids, and metallic touches. With only adding a few secret weapons to your beauty arsenal, you’ll take on this season’s updated face with ease. We can get to the deep side parts, big bangs, and more braids for hair in an upcoming How To video. In the meantime, check out five of fall’s most fabulous beauty trends.

I’m not awesome at packing a suitcase, but when it comes to having a well appointed handbag, (remember this tutorial?) it’s very evident that I will make for a great mommy some day. For Fashion Week, we must up the ante when it comes to being overly prepared. To be honest (and why wouldn’t I be?), this could be my every day bag. The only difference is during a week such as this, the chance of being able to swoop back home to pick up a forgotten item is a far cry from plausible. Sure, the island of New York is only about 22 square miles, but getting around is a lot more taxing than hopping in a taxi… and let’s be serious- during an average week, I hardly venture outside a ten block radius. When you leave your broom closet size apartment in the morning, it’s necessary to plan ahead and that includes everything from spare batteries to snacks to a change of shoes. Pro tip: when choosing a bag, take into consideration its weight before you’ve stuffed it to the gills with survival supplies. There’s a reason my yoga teacher is constantly correcting the tension I hold in my shoulders (specifically the right one). Have I suggested yet that yoga be a requirement for all Manhattanites? Consider this my formal bid then. Whether you, too, are taking on the tents for the remainder of this week or perhaps you’re a working woman on the go, be sure that you’re always armed for battle with these hand bag must haves.

This Sunday, the Easter Bunny will come to town and bestow upon us lots of calories we probably never needed, but will enjoy every moment intaking them. With him comes Easter bonnets and pretty pastels which also happen to be one of this spring’s biggest trends. So, whether you celebrate Easter or Passover… or you’re just in it for the Cadbury eggs, pastel is a perfect way to usher in this very stubborn spring.